Our Acupuncturists are committed to making your treatment experience as comfortable as possible by endeavouring to provide a gentle, caring approach for all our patients. Any concerns you might have, simply mention them to the receptionist or, on the day, to your Acupuncturist.
What is Acupuncture?
What conditions may Acupuncture help with?
What does an Acupuncture assessment and treatment involve?
Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into the skin and underlying tissues in key ‘points’ for therapeutic or preventative purposes. The stimulation of certain “trigger points” – probably nerve fibres or receptors – with needles, is thought to induce rhythmic discharges that cause a release of endogenous opiods and oxytocin.
What conditions may Acupuncture help with?
- dental pain
- nausea & vomiting
- provide short-term relief of low back pain
- provideshort-term relief tension-type headaches
- increase feelings of wellbeing
- feel revitalised
- increase positivity
- aid relaxation
What does an Acupuncture assessment and treatment involve?
All our Acupuncturists only use very thin disposable needles so treatment is almost entirely free of discomfort. A visit will involve:
